Posts Tagged ‘U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro)’
To forgive or forget college debt relief?
The recent announcement from the Biden Administration concerning a proposed Student Debt Relief Plan has sparked significant controversy. While some emphasize personal responsibility when it comes to taking care of…
Read MoreBitcoin – from bizarre to bankable
Bitcoin began to be produced electronically in 2009. The computer-based “cryptocurrency” has since become a global phenomenon. While Bitcoin and other digital currencies remain a mystery to many, they spawned…
Read MoreBost talks infrastructure, redistricting
With his congressional district boundaries changing and recent passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan into law, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) is weighing in on these trending…
Read MoreVirus claims 100th life
Monroe County reached a grim milestone last Thursday when it recorded its 100th death associated with the novel coronavirus. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner reported two deaths last…
Read MoreBryant moves to Senate
Republican Terri Bryant officially moved over to the Illinois Senate last Wednesday, taking over the seat representing the 58th Senate district that Paul Schimpf of Waterloo vacated. Bryant, who has…
Read MoreBost describes Capitol chaos
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Republican from Murphysboro who represents Monroe County as part of Illinois’ 12th congressional district, was among the 147 GOP lawmakers who objected to the electoral…
Read MoreBost among objectors in chaotic day at U.S. Capitol
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Republican who represents Monroe County as part of Illinois’ 12th congressional district, was among several GOP lawmakers in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday who unsuccessfully objected…
Read MoreCandidates speak at forum
Election Day is Nov. 3, and candidates for races Monroe County residents can participate in took part in a candidates forum Wednesday night in Waterloo to help voters decide who…
Read MoreCandidates speak to farmers
The Monroe County Farm Bureau and Country Financial held an ice cream social and “meet the candidates” event last Wednesday at the fairgrounds. Hundreds of people attended the event to…
Read MoreKelly running for Congress
Rumors have circulated for weeks on whether Democratic St. Clair County State’s Attorney Brendan Kelly would make a run for the 12th District Congressional seat. Last week, those rumors were…
Read MoreBost facing local competition in re-election bid
One Monroe County resident is throwing his hat in the ring as a Democratic candidate for election to the 12th congressional district seat up for grabs in November 2018. David…
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